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Marlow Explorer

$5,044,176 Listed price: US$3,590,000

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Denison Yachting

1550 SE 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
United States
+19543353254

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Make Marlow
Model Explorer
Year 2011
Condition Used
Price US$3,590,000
Type Power
Class Motor Yacht
Length 29.57 m
Fuel Type Diesel
Hull Material Fibreglass
Location Boca Raton, Florida, United States
LOA 29.57 m
Beam 6.4 m
Max Draft 1.83 m
Min. Draft 1.74 m
Keel Type Other
Engine Make Caterpillar
Engine Model C32 ACERT
Fuel Type Diesel
Power 1800 hp
Engine usage (hours) 3100
Engine Make Caterpillar
Engine Model C32 ACERT
Fuel Type Diesel
Power 1800 hp
Engine usage (hours) 3100
Guest Cabins 4
Guest Heads 5
Fuel Tanks 1 x 5000 gal
Fresh Water Tanks 1 x 600 gal
Holding Tanks 1 x 180 gal

Description


ON DISPLAY at Palm Beach International Boat Show

“RAT PACK” is the best example of a 97’ Marlow Explorer on the market. She has been maintained and updated to the highest standards since new.


Over $1.5M has been invested in the past few years, including (but not limited to) a new paint job, new teak, new electronics, a new tender, new interior/exterior soft goods, full mechanical and hydraulic services, etc.


She has both the preferred open flybridge arrangement with upper and lower helms as well as the 4 cabin layout with two full-beam staterooms.The fully serviced CAT C32s provide a 20-knot cruise and top speed of 25 knots.


Key Features:


Caterpillar C32s Fully Serviced with Recently Replaced Aftercoolers
YachtController
Side Power Bow and Stern Thrusters
Twin Onan 27.5 kW Generators
NAIAD Stabilizers
SeaRecovery Aquatic Water Maker
Preferred 4 Stateroom/5 Head Layout (Full-Beam Staterooms) + Crew
Custom Inflatable Toy Dock
DeAngelo Exhaust Risers Replaced 2022
Flybridge Air Conditioning Added 2022
A-Sea Frequency Converter (Recently Serviced)
Updated A/V and Bose SoundTouch System with 9 Zones
Recent Work Completed 2025:


Services for Engines and Generators Complete (10/25)
Updated Ceramic Coat and Varnish (10/25)
Full Bottom Job Completed; Props Balanced (10/25)
Prop Speed on All Running Gear (10/25)
New Commercial Dryer
Extended Flybridge Awning with Carbon Fiber Poles
Membranes Replaced on Water Maker
Updated Electric Heads in Guest and VIP Staterooms
Garmin/VHF/Fusion Stereo Added to Tender
Updated Control Box for IsoBoost Transformer
PPF Film on Aft Deck Table, Salon, Dining, and Breakfast Tables
New Steering Ram ($20K)
$1.5M+ Refit (Fall 2024) at Safe Harbor LMC Including:


Full Paint Job: Rybovich Coatings Dept. Exterior Paint Superstructure/Hull with Awlcraft 3000 “Flag Blue” Hull and "Ostrea" White Superstructure with “Moon Dust” Non-Skid
Full Ceramic Coating Completed
New Teak Throughout: Teak Decking Systems Deck Replacement Using Vacuum Bag Adhesive Infusion
New Garmin Electronics Package with Redundant Backbones and Sensors Including Sounders, Radios, AIS, Radar, SAT Compass, Cameras, Nav Radios, etc.
Dual Starlink Marine Antenna System
2023 Axis 4.2 Inflatable with 60hp Yamaha (Under Warranty) with New Cover, YRM Removable Chocks, and Custom Trailer
Full Hardware Removal and Replacement with Fasteners Renewed on Entire Vessel
Full Running Gear Service: Shafts and Rudders, New Bearings, Seals, Prop Reconditioning, Bottom Paint, Prop Speed (Humphree Tabs Serviced)
Full Interior Soft Goods Replacement Including RH and Hermes Décor
New Flybridge Enclosure
Varnish Stripped and Reapplied (16 Coats Awlbrite System)
David Sutherland/Summit Exterior Teak Furniture Stripped and Recoated
Full Exterior Cushions and Stamoid Cover Replacement
Anchors Sanded and Polished
Hydraulic Systems Serviced, Fin Seals Replaced, Windlasses Rebuilt, Aft Windlass Replaced
ElectroSea Strainer System with Dual Stainless Steel Raw Water pumps
Willy Vac Engine Room Vacuum System
New Isotherm Stainless Aft Deck Fridge and New Sub Zero Flybridge Fridge
Onboard SpotZero Serviced
New Dekit Synthetic Matting in Engine Room and Lazarette
New Miele Washer and Dryer
New Carpeting Throughout

Additional Services

Engine Services 2024: ($85K+):


Replaced Main Engine Aftercoolers
Serviced Main Engine Heat Exchangers
New Fluids/Filters on Mains
Removed and Replaced Starboard Engine Rear Main Seal
Removed and Serviced Gear Coolers
Replaced Main Engine Impellers and Zincs
New Fluids/Filters on Gears
Replaced Starboard Coupling Isolation Cogs
Removed and Cleaned Generator Heat Exchangers
Replaced Generator Coolant And Zincs
New Fluids and Filters on Gens


Walkthrough

Transom/Swim Platform:


Updated Automatic Humphree Interceptor Trim Tabs
4 SeaVision Underwater Lights
Side Power Stern Thruster
8' Swim Platform
Teak Decking with Grates
Five (5) Stainless Steel Hoop Rails
Flush Cleats
Crew Quarters Entry at Transom
Shore Power Cablemasters
Passerelle Starboard Inside Steps
3-Step Entry with Hinged Door to Port and Starboard
Courtesy Lights
Custom Stainless "Overhead" Freshwater Shower
Tender Tow Light
Aft Deck:
When you step aboard the large aft deck, you are greeted by an elegant outdoor living area. There is a large teak inlaid table with comfortable seating for 8 people.


Boarding Gates
Updated Maxwell 3500 Windlass with Two Deck switches to Stern Anchor
Teak Table with Two High/Low Pedestals
Bench Seating Aft
Custom Teak Chairs and Foot Rest
Storage in Starboard Step-Up
Aft Facing CCTV Camera
12" Ship's Bell
Hard Top Overhead with Recessed Lighting and Updated JL Audio Speakers
Molded Teak Staircase to Flybridge with Sliding Hatch
Wing Station to Port:
Engine Controls
Side Power Thruster Controls
Aft Deck Windlass Controls
Wet Bar to Starboard:
Forward and to Starboard is a bar area with three swing-out upholstered stools. Behind the bar is a new Isotherm refrigerator, grill, sink, and ice maker.


Three Swing-Out Stools
Stainless Steel Sink with Hot and Cold Faucets
Upper and Lower Molded Counters
Miele Grill
Storage
Updated Isotherm Refrigerator


Salon:
Going forward through a water-tight door, you step up into the salon with a full unobstructed view forward to the dining area and the pilothouse beyond. The large windows (with wood blinds) provide excellent views in all directions. The salon has updated carpeting and Burmese teak-finished walls which offer a stunning appearance throughout the boat. There are two large sofas to port and starboard separated by a large teak coffee table and flanked by two comfortable designer chairs aft.


Sofas (Port/Stbd)
Chairs (Port/Stbd)
Pop-Up 48" Flat Screen TV with Apple TV in Custom Teak Enclosure
Bose Lifestyle Stereo with Speakers and Subwoofer
Teak Table Centerline with Storage and Footrests
Built-in Teak Cabinetry (Port and Starboard) that Includes Shelved Storage, Glass and Stemware Storage, and U-Line
Icemaker
Overhead Lighting with LED Rope Accents
3M “Sound Down” Decibel Reduction


Dining:
Forward of the Salon, separated by a built-in island cabinet that houses a 46" Sharp Aquos pop-up flat screen TV, is the dining area with a large table comfortably seating 8 people. There is extensive storage in this area for fine china, crystal, and everything needed for extended cruising. There is also a large wine storage cooler and U-Line fridge/icemaker.


Buffet to Port Includes: U-line Refrigerator with Icemaker and Wine Cooler
Bookshelves
Dining Table in Three (3) Sections with Eight (8) Chairs
Raised Soffit with Four Lights Over Dining Table and Over the Table in the Salon
Additional Buffet Storage Forward
Private Entry Door to Aft VIP Stateroom to Port


Private Full Beam VIP Stateroom:
Port of the dining table is the door leading down 8 steps to the private, full beam VIP stateroom.


Centerline Queen Berth with Port and Starboard Nightstands and Beveled Mirrors
Port and Starboard Hanging Lockers
Shoji Screens
Flat Screen TV with Apple TV and (2) Bose Speakers
Accent Lights at Berth Base
Large Storage Area Beneath Stairway
Custom Storage Cabinetry and Bookshelf
Central Vacuum Inlet
Port Lights with Covers and Drapery
VIP Heads (Port and Stbd):


Teak Wood Trim and Veneer Cabinetry
Teak and Holly Flooring
Mirrored Ceiling with Recessed Lighting
Vanities with Granite Counter and Backsplash,
Molded Fiberglass Shower with Overhead Light and Teak Deck Grate
Custom Teak/Acrylic Shower Enclosure Door
Towel Ring and Towel Bar
Vacuflush Marine Head


Galley:
From the dining area, moving forward and up three steps you enter the galley which is large, open, and well-equipped. Its orientation lends to a social, owner-operator feel when preparing meals. To port are teak stairs leading up to the flybridge.


Caesar Stone Countertops
Under Cabinet Lighting
General Electric Microwave Oven
Miele Induction Range (4-Burner)
Miele Oven
Insinkerator Trash Compactor
Sub-Zero 3-Drawer Freezer
Sub-Zero 3-drawer Refrigerator
Undermount Stainless Steel Sink
General Electric Garbage Disposal
Drinking Water Faucet at the Sink
Fischer & Paykel Dishwasher Drawer
Window Boxes with Wood Blinds
Stainless Steel Cooktop
Interior Stairs to Flybridge to Port


Pilothouse:
Forward of the galley is the lower helm and a comfortable seating area with hi-lo teak table to port. The helm is equipped with the latest Garmin marine electronics. Outboard are sliding doors to the side decks with screens.


Lower Console:
Stidd Helm Chair
Updated Garmin 9219s
Airmar B275LHW Transducer for Fish Finder
ICOM IC-M510 VHF
2X Garmin Tri-Data Display
Ritchie Powerdamp Plus Compass
FLIR Night Vision Controller
Simrad AP70 Autopilot and Rudder Angle
Windshield Wiper Controls
Updated Humphrey Interceptor Trim Tab Controls
Morse Main Engine Controls
Side Power Bow and Stern Thruster Controlsl
Nav Radios
Overhead Controls:
JL Audio Speakers
Watermaker Control Panel
Yacht Controller Docking System
Fireboy Engine Shut Down System Monitor
Battery Test Meter
12-Volt D.C. Gauge
12-Volt D.C. Accessory Switch Bank
24-Vlt D.C. Accessory Switch Bank
Tank Tender
High Water Alarm Switch
Ship's Systems Alarm Panel
Naiad Stabilizer Control
Inverter #1 & #2 Monitors
Sump and Bilge Pump Switches
Overhead Hatches with Insect and Blackout Screens
Five Overhead Recessed Lights and One Overhead Red Map Light


Forward Companionway:
Stairs from this area lead down to three of the staterooms including the master stateroom which is aft and full beam.


Updated Miele Washer and New Commercial Dryer
26" TV with AppleTV
Built-In Isotherm Freezer Chest
Built-In Storage
Two Torrid Water Heaters (One 20-Gallon, One 30-Gallon)
Headhunter Aqua-Box Mini Multistage Pressure Pump
UV Light for Drinking Water Pump
Automatic Bilge Pump
Two Water Pressure Tanks


Master Stateroom:
The master stateroom is large, full beam and stunningly finished with the finest owner-chosen fabrics and Shoji screen window treatments. There are his and her heads with a large shower between the two. There are four closets in the Master Stateroom and two additional closets in the heads. There is also drawer storage throughout and a large storage area under the king-size bed.


Watertight Entry Door
King Island Berth with Framed Upholstered Headboard
Nightstands with Three Drawers Each
Hanging Lockers (4)
Vanity Desk with Lighted Mirror under TV
Settee with Assorted Pillows
Bench Seating to Port with Storage Below
Shoji Screens
Updated LG Smart TV with Apple TV, Bose Sound Bar, and Overhead Speakers
Master Head (Repeated Port and Stbd with Shower Between):


Mirrored Ceiling with Recessed Lighting
Vanity with Granite Counter and Backsplash and Under-Mount Sink
Soffit with Lighting and Hanging Locker, Storage Locker, and Port Light with Cover and Drapery
Beveled Mirrored Aft Bulkhead
Vacuflush Marine Heads
Custom Shower Door
Adjustable Handheld Showerhead
Teak Deck Grate
Teak and Holly Sole


Bow VIP Stateroom:
All the way down the companionway forward of the master in the bow is the second of two VIP Staterooms (the other VIP being midship and full beam with the private entrance from the salon).


Queen Berth with Additional Twin Berths Above
Reading Lights
Overhead Hatches
Hanging Lockers with Lights
Updated LG Flatscreen TV with Bose Soundbar and Apple TV
Beveled Mirror on Head Access Door
Anchor Locker Access with Interior Light
Bow Stateroom Head:


Vacuflush Marine Head
Separate Shower with Custom Curved Glass Door, Teak Grate, and Adjustable Handheld Showerhead
Medicine Cabinet with Teak Doors
Mirrored Ceiling
Portlight with Cover and Drapery
Two (2) Overhead Lights


Port Guest Stateroom:


Twin Single Berths, Inboard and Outboard with Storage Below
Nightstand with Three Drawers
Two Reading Lights
Two Overhead Bookshelves
Two Port Lights with Covers and Drapery
26" Sharp LED TV with Speakers and AppleTV
Cedar-Lined Hanging Locker with Light
Dressing Mirror
Port Guest Stateroom Head:


Vacuflush Head
Separate Shower with Teak Grate
Sink and Storage
Portlight


Open Flybridge:
There are two sets of stairs to the bridge, one to port of the galley and the other from the aft deck. Entering the bridge you step onto one of the real highlights of this 97 Marlow. Forward is the fully equipped helm which is flanked by two large seating areas each with beautiful large teak tables. Along with the single and double Bluewater Evolution helm chairs, this area will comfortably seat 10 to 12 people and can be opened or closed via a recently replaced ceramic-coated isinglass enclosure.


Moving aft you have a complete bar area to starboard with a professional stainless Miele electric grill and Sub Zero refrigeration. To port is a large double sun lounge. This entire area is covered with a custom Pipewelders aft shade (updated canvas). All exterior soft goods have been recently replaced and come with stamoid covers.


All the way aft is the large teak-decked bridge area that accommodates the 2023 Axis 4.2 Inflatable and a 2,200lb davit. This area is also set up to accommodate several tables and chairs for entertaining a larger party.


Upper Helm Console:
Twin 18,000BTU Air Conditioning with Sound Deadening Enclosure
Custom Matte Black Acrylic Inlay and Teak Border
Bluewater Evolution Series helm Chair and Dual Bench Seating
Garmin 9219 Series MFDs
Simrad AP70 Autopilot
Twin ICOM ICM510s VHFs
Furuno Hailer with Mic, Loudspeaker, and Fog Signals
Furuno FA170 AIS
Sirius XM Weather
Humphrey Interceptor Trim Tab control
Ritchie Powerdamp Plus Compass
NAIAD Multi Sea II Control
FLIR Night Vision Controls
Morse Main Engine Controls
Side Power Stern/Bow Thruster Control
Nav Radios
USB-C Chargers in FB Pocket Hatch
Chart Table with Acrylic Top
Flybridge Deck:
Updated Teak Decking Throughout
Updated Isinglass Enclosure (Ceramic Coated)
L-Shaped Seating to Port and Stbd with Large Teak Tables and Custom Teak Chairs
David Sutherland Teak Sun Loungers and Table
LG Flat Screen TV and JL Audio Speakers and AppleTV
2023 Axis 4.2 Inflatable with 60hp Yamaha with Cover, YRM Removable Chocks, and Custom Trailer (in Storage)
2,200 lb Davit with 2 Wireless Controls and Emergency Wired Controls
Stainless Steel Handrails
Double Sun Lounge with Storage Underneath
Updated Sub Zero Refrigerator
Miele Electric Grill and Stainless Steel Sink
Aft-Facing Camera
Overhead Lighting
Pipewelders Custom Aft Shade with Lighting (Updated Canvas)
Custom Teak Step Ladder to Hard Top (Stbd Side)
Teak Name Boards and Running Lights
Hardtops:
FLIR Thermal Camera
(2) Garmin Open Array l 12Kw Radars (Phantom 56 and GMR 1236)
ACR LED Spotlight
Powdercoated Grab Rail
(2) Switlik 6-Person Life Rafts with Stamoid Covers
Triple Trumpet Air Horns (Lower Hard Top)
Furuno SAT Compass (Lower Hard Top
VHF Antennas
Mast:
Side Decks:


Varnished Cap Rails
Stainless Steel Railing
Teak Sole
(4) Swing in Boarding Gates
Wing Doors Aft
Fuel/Water Fills
(2) Removable Boarding Ladders: Marquipt (Low Tide) and NewWave (Hight Tide)


Exterior Day Head to Port:


Molded Fiberglass Compartment with Non-Skid Sole
Molded Vanity with Teak Molding and Composite Countertop
Recessed Stainless Steel Sink and Hot/Cold Faucets
Framed Beveled Mirror
Overhead Light
Marine Head
Power Vent
Towel ring


Bow:


Portuguese Bridge with Storage
Foredeck Seating with Updated Upholstery and Stamoid Covers
Fresh and Saltwater Washdowns
One Manson 120lb Anchor with 100m of Chain
Two Manson 80lb Anchors (One Aft)
Two (2) Maxwell 4000lb Anchor Windlasses with Foot Switch Controls
Two Stainless Steel Anchor Chain Stops
Glenndinning Cablemaster
(2) Safety Hatches from Bow Stateroom
Teak Centerline and on Anchor Hatches
Side Power Bow Thruster


Lazarette:
The water-tight entry door from the 8’ swim platform leads down into the large lazarette with access to steering systems, tool boxes, and storage.


Overhead D.C. Lights
SeaDek Sole Centerline
Snap-On Tool Box with Tools Included
Electric 2-HP Air Compressor with Storage Tank
Central Vacuum
Shore Cord on Electric Reel
Pneumatic Transom Door and Controls with Override
Hand-Operated Bilge Pump
Hydraulic Steering Actuator
Emergency Steering Handle
Stern Thruster Compartment
Furuno Autopilot Pump
Electric/Automatic Bilge Pumps
High Water Alarm Sensor


Crew Quarters:
Moving forward you step into the crew area with twin bunks to starboard and a single bunk to port. There is a dining table and settee in this area. The Crew has a separate head/shower forward to starboard. There is a microwave for the crew and a deep freezer under bunk.


Twin Bunks to Starboard and Single Bunk to Port
General Electric Microwave Oven
19" TV
Overhead Stereo Speakers
CO Detector
Freezer Below Starboard Forward Berth
Vanity Cabinet and Stainless Steel Sink with Hot/Cold Faucet
Bookshelf Storage and Hanging Locker with Light
Teak Table with Stainless Steel Pedestal
Dinette Seating
Crew Head with Fiberglass Vanity with Caesar Stone Countertop and Undermount Sink
Handheld Shower Head with Hot and Cold Faucet
Vacuflush Marine Head


Engine Room:
Forward through a watertight door is the large, well-laid-out engine room with 6'6" of headroom and space to get to all necessary equipment including the two generators.


Twin Caterpillar C32 1800hp Engines (2,820hrs as of 3/25)
Two (2) Onan 27.5 kW Generators (Port: 4,325; Starboard: 4,225 as of 3/25)
ElectroSea System with Dual Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Raw Water pumps
Sea Recovery Aquatic Water Maker
Recently Updated Wards Isoboost Transformer
Reverso Oil Change Pump
Glendinning Cablemaster
Engine Room Blowers (2) Intake, (2) Exhaust
A-Sea Frequency Converter (Recently Serviced)
Sea Chests
Willy Vac System
Custom SeaDek Flooring
Air-Conditioned Engine Room
CCTV Camera Centerline
Engine Room door with viewing port
Mastervolt Charge Master 12/70-3 Battery Charger
Mastervolt Charge Master 24/80-120 Battery Charger
Two (2) Mastervolt Mass Combi 24/4000-120 Inverters
Dometic Air Conditioning Chilled Water System: (3) 144,000 BTU A/C Units, Water Pressure Tank, Raw Water Pump and Chilled Water Pump
Hydraulic Steering Reservoir
Hydraulic Steering Cooling


Electrical Note: This vessel is 220V 50hZ with an A-Sea Frequency Converter and has been operating under current ownership in the US for over 10 years. Outlets are EU-style with US adapters.


Exclusions:


Owners Personal Belongings
Artwork and Crystals
Decorative Binoculars


Disclaimer

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.


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